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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1907

Page

10

Haselhurst Breaks Off Engagement To Gibert

Miss Margaret Haselhurst a Philadelphia beauty of a longtime prominent family stunned Philadelphia and Atlantic City by ending her engagement to Drederick Eaward Albert of Gia city. She cited no reason beyond a late decision, despite his pleas and social invitations.

Tha Trickington New York Margaret Haselhurst Philadelphia Drederick Eaward Albert CIA City Vr Albert Thiriloth Street Haselhurst Atlantic City Heselhurst Mirry Tyne Gibert Heaseltrat Misa Raselhurst Wiss Haselhurst Cibert Farter Mlurttig France Philadel Miss Haselhurst Godal Mons Elty Mos

Married girl by proxy in a Dutch wedding tale

The Washington Post reports a proxy marriage in Rotterdam where the groom, Ta Holland Lawrence Van nt mumied Mem Mussert, could not attend. The bride Minna Windsert sailed to meet him aboard and the ceremony occurred with the absent husband asked by cable to accept. The couple, smiling at the pier, then planned to move West to start a Klingot business. the groom comes from a family of Dutch engineers famed for bridges and dikes in Holland.

Washington Promiaa Enderl Holland Lawrence Vannt Minna Windsert St. Vite van Hantien Sinlt Ste Marle Klingot Dordrecht Holland i

Honest talk at Young Men's Club meeting on accounting course

The Twentieth Century Club at George Washington Unt rut ends tonight with a talk on honesty and speculation led by W A Veraltz, dean of the college of polis, while Charles F Keo cannot attend due to course commitments. A new course in higher accounting has been added to the association institute offerings for aspiring auditors and accountants.

Veraltz Eco Hones College of Polis Coneen George Washington Clu Young Mens Cheston Fica Inter Sig Ascaraans Charles F Keo Aw Ania Alsance Association

Mitchell Under Knife in Appendicitis Operation

John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America was operated on today for appendicitis. He was under anesthesia for about thirty five minutes and rested easy tonight. The prolonged illness has affected his health for six months with incomplete recovery.

Mine Workers John Mitchell United Wine Workers of America

Wedded 50 Years Opens Home to Friends

Maj James H Reeve and WO Fitch exchange roles in the Post Office Department stamps division. Reeve becomes chief clerk as Fitch becomes superintendent. A large reception honored the couple with 200 guests and attendance from family, veterans, and local organizations. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with gifts and flowers at their home in Washington.

James H Reeve Post Office Department Hischief WO Fitch Maj Reeve Air Fitch Reeves Raisting Privata York Volunteer Infantry Fort Didher New God Wits Bure Eighth Street Washington Loyal Legion Lincoln Pith Ta Uanly Montgomery County Division of Stamps Dunn Hattie Burrowa C Dunn Jenny Buell Charles M Helen Dunn Myrtle Burrowa Goodwin Dunn Edin Dunn Eddie Buell Thelme Buell Marry Buell Badw Willeh 4 Twordava Countess of Warwick England Hall of Warwick

Handsome House Planned In Northwest Washington

Real estate page notes two deworkings to be sold to Janica W French and Byron J Prince for a handsome corner house at Nineteenth and Q streets north, with Frank Mitchel’s build valued near twenty thousand dollars. Brons & FatMax sold two three story brick homes on Thirteenth Street Northwest and Monros Street Northwest to Tamas W French and Byron J Price for home use. Boss & Phelps open new offices at 810 Fourteenth Street Northwest after remodeling. 90 Fourteenth Street to undergo extensive repairs by new owner Ben B Bradford for general office use.

Join Sherman George Cooper Boss & Phelps Real Estate Brokers Imovell Nto Fourteenth Street Fourtesnth Ben B Bradford

Rare 1850 Gold Coin Sought At Bildersnsee Auction

A $19 gold coin struck in California in 1850, tied to the San Francisco gold fever era, heads to the Bildersnsee auction next week via collectors from as far west as Chicago. The piece, among a series minted during the era, was part of Honolulu’s funeral memorabilia line and is among heirlooms offered as part of William F Holtzman’s estate, who died recently after paralysis. The sale also features other gold money relics, with collectors following the bidding.

New York Oakes Chilfornia Bildersnsee Chicago Pioneera San United States William F Hollete First Baptist Church Sixteenth and Ostreste Puator Charles F Winbigler J J Muir Temple Baptist Church Deaver Confederacy Confederate Veterans Holtmaan Holts Twelfth Street Holtzmans Rely Douglas Clark Manassasa Oak Canovery Pallbeaters Duncan Jackson Judes E Nichol A. A. Birney Thomas Smith George W McClaren Henry C Thompson William Boalden Newton Wauger Henry G Eampsoe Powell Grads Ohd A. Z Tyevowaici

Passenger Agents to Meet in Annual Convention

The American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents with 800 members from U S Canada Mexico begins its second annual convention at 11 am today at the New Willard. W W Finley of the Southern Railroad will speak on industry matters in the morning session. In the afternoon the gathering continues with organization business and likely remarks on railway and steamship line issues.

American Association of General United States Canada Mexico New Willard West Shad Draus Welluma Hoon Segason W Finley Southern Reailroad Seston Morro

Entertains Putnam Officers At Connecticut Phalanx Visit

Leaders of notable Connecticut Putnam Phalanx guests of Col Winter and Col MA Winter, vice president of the United States Truat Company, entertained the officers yesterday. Two companies paraded in the city en route to Jamestown for Connecticut Day celebrations. Authorities include Maj Elwa Mah in charge, Treas Trent and Dyer, Lieut Rowls clerk, and Lieut Clarke historian. The group will sightsee today and depart for Old Point Comfort this evening.

Connecticut Col. Winter Col MA United States Truat Company Connectticut Phalanx Tte Jamestown Israel Putnam Eilwa Mah Chareu Trent Wiliam & Dyer EW Rowlsclerk C J Clarke Old Point

Divorce Fight Clouds Calhoun and Peck Case Unfolds

Detectives gather evidence in a high profile divorce action between Samuel W Peck of Peck & Co and his wife Josephine Peck. The case centers on alleged extravagant purchases during her European trip and claims against her companion Calhoun. Proceedings, details, and questions about alimony debts surface as lawyers coordinate from Broadway to the Ansonia and beyond.

Fay Mira Peck Peck Goodstein Mra Mr Peck Ansonia Broadway Seventy Third Street Feck Europe New York Amerika Peek Peele West Side Lved Arsonia Beck Calhoun Madison Avenue Dillard Broadstay Bim Oren Leldy Whitch Focks Peeks Sawyer Mlanders West Forty Seventh Street

Committee Named to Raise Funds for International Convention

A MOA committee chaired by WH Robison is tasked with raising 3400 to cover convention expenses for the 36th International Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America in Washington. The local group reports progress on plans to entertain delegates November 22 40 and notes total costs will exceed 8000, with international support for the remainder. Delegates include four native Japanese associates and several noted American figures, with a wide list of committee members and hosts.

Young Mens Christian Associations of North America Washington International Committee WH Robison Cono Rudolph Oa H Church William Fou Wickie Percy B Foster Clarence B Bheem Daniel Fraser Edwin Graves Thomas C Noyen Joni Mitchell Swarteell Thoma P Morgan Ar Grew Wilson James, Sharp H. Bradley Davidson Williams Cox James Oyster Robert NW Harner Corby Henry Smail Wiliam Byawne BC Grangm Conatués Hugh A. Thrift Chietman Thirkfard George F Tibbitta Charles H Nuttle Mobray Wiliam Gunk Cameron Beck Thomas W Crameth Crittenden Neale Edward Yarra Frank Upman H A Harding Abner Westcott George d Wilson Charles F Crane Byroh Adame Cleveland L Slayemaker Buell Harry Hine Walter K Weston Frank M Boteler Sleman Jr Amore the Torels Amercans Orient WA Alka

Offer of Water Wheel at Jamestown Exposition

Daniel H. Garges, chairman of the District Pork commission, received a communication from B Oxley of the Virginia Core Mill Restaurant offering to sell or lease a historical water wheel from Pierce 5, dated for Jamestown Exposition. Oxley invites Garges to inspect, with price conditions and property age noted.

Daniel H. Garges District Pork Commission Rock Creek Park Oxley Garges Mir Garges

Vanderbilt Family Reconciliation Amid Newport Social Season

Seventeenth page gossip traces a tenuous thaw between the younger and elder Vanderbilt women. The elder Mrs Vanderbilt attends a Breakers dinner in honor of Count Szechenyi while the younger Miss Vanderbilt debates a reconciliation, with Corning’s Beaulieu estate hosting gatherings and the Count confined by illness. The evening carnival continues with high society hospitality, charity missions, and plans for the season's debutante events.

Newport Venvdertilt Vanjaorbit Count Szecheny Gladys Vanderbilt Corning Beaulieu Aston Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Brothers Cornelius Ji Mise Grace Wien Alfred Cornettus Cornelius Miss Vanderbilt Count Sechenyi Beime Oakland Farm Alfred G Vanderbil Harry Payne Whitney Mise Gladys ‘Vanderbilt Mrs Vanderbilt New York Trinity Church Alfred G Vanderbilt Count Skecheny

Fashioned gowns at Roosevelt wedding dazzle guests

Dorothy Roosevelt and Miss Shippey appear in empire gowns with duchess points while Mrs Roosevelt and relatives wear chiffon, lace, and satin ensembles. The Geer Roosevelt wedding hosts a grand autumn ball preview and plans for a St Thomas Church ceremony on November 2.

Misa Dorothy Quizey Roosevelt Laredon Geer Sidon Ross and Duchesse Tam Calm Browete Pla Point Aflas Kate Shipban Hiborke L. Roosevelt Misk Hester Davis Bedas Roabeelt Shippey Hide Aid Mira Roosevelt Geer Roosevelt Alfred Wagstat Blanche le Roy Mack Moe Wagstaff Fark Isabelle Tiford Henry M ‘Tifford David Wagstat St Thomas Church

Ethel Clyde Weds German Captain Ernst Vollmer

Mrs Willam Clyde of New York and Capt Ernest Gottfried Vollmer of the Tenth Artillery Regiment of Cologne married at St Georges Church Hehoversqnate attended by prominent figures including Whitelaw Feld and Mrs Carter The ceremony was noted alongside Adrienne Kirkman’s musical service in Springfield Ohio and a Mint director appointment for Tranlt A Leach succeeding George Roberts.

York Gul EB G Vollmer London Ethel Clyvds Willlum P Clyde New York Ernest Gottfried Vollmer Tenth Artillery Regiment Cologne St Georges Church Hehoversqnate Whitelaw Feld Jonny Carter Carter Washington Heard Adrienne Kirkman Springfield Ohio Fifer Lutheran Caurch Tranlt A. Leach Weveral Ween Ago George HE Roberts Asterday Leach

Commission Debates Wallace Statue Design at Capitol

Indiana commission weighs whether General Wallace deserves commemoration as soldier or author. Members consider statue type, timing, and funding while balancing public sentiment and state history.

Warner Lew Wance Cyte Wallace ZB WeGren Wilam Lea Weed Lla Henry Fos Tadaspol Ind Gu Hany Indiana Washington Indiaa McGrew Waltye Olver P Morton Statuary Hall

Roses for Col Urell on Medal of Honor occasion

At the War Department Col W E Urell received a bouquet from the Adjutant General’s Office in honor of his election as commander of the Medal of Honor Legion. The note recalls his 1882 Bristow Station action when wounded, left for dead, and later saved by fortitude. He visited his wife’s grave in Fallington to lay the floral tribute.

War Department Emmet Urell Adjutant Generals Office Nadora Medarer Honnr Legion Goldrell Bristom Station Rapiden New York Lrell Fallington

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